Just when you thought we would never see a golf match between the best of the PGA and the best of the LIV ... well, fear not. It's happening.
"Eamon Lynch of Golfweek revealed on Wednesday that Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler will team up against Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau in a made-for-TV match later this year," wrote Steve DelVecchio of Larry Brown Sports. "The match will take place in December in Las Vegas and be broadcast on TNT, though it is unclear if it will be branded as the latest installment of the popular The Match series."
So, there you have it. The PGA vs. LIV, and made for TV on TNT.
All four golfers confirmed the news, with McIlroy doing so in a text to Golfweek.
"I'm thrilled to partner with Scottie in what promises to be an exciting duel against Bryson and Brooks in Vegas this December," McIlroy wrote. "This isn't just a contest between some of golf's major champions; it's an event designed to energize the fans. We're all here to put on a great show and contribute to a goodwill event that brings the best together again."
Added DelVecchio:
"The PGA Tour and LIV entered into a merger agreement over a year ago, but negotiations remain ongoing. It is possible that the December match and the coverage surrounding it could be a way to help finally move those talks forward.
"Koepka and DeChambeau both gained popularity in part because of their infamous beef a while back, though they have been on good terms for a while. Scheffler, who is by far the best player on the PGA Tour at the moment, has had some notable moments with LIV golfers, but the tension between the two leagues has cooled considerably since."
